17-year-old Acworth girl Abbey Hebert stabbed to death; Olivia Smith arrested

Cobb County police say they are investigating the murder of a 17-year-old Allatoona High School student.

According to investigators,  officers responding to a 911 call in the 3100 block of Blowing Wind Court in Acworth, Georgia at 8:49 a.m. Saturday found Abbey Hebert, 17, stabbed to death in the home's yard.

Officers say they found Olivia Smith, 18, of Canton, Georgia near the body and arrested her.

Olivia Smith

According to father Steve Herbert, Smith is his daughter's step-cousin.

Police are holding Smith at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. She is being held without bond and is charged with felony murder.

Several students gathered at Allatoona High School for a vigil to honor the memory of Hebert.

"She was just an outgoing young lady, just a great kid, well liked by everyone," Allatoona High School Principal John Kelly said.

The school plans to have grief counselors on campus Monday.